Ammo online vs in store

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I'm wanting to slowly stock up on both carry ammo and range ammo. Wanting to stack it up. Probably 2 boxes of range and 1 box JHP each order, just for stock.

I use Gold Dots for carry, 9mm. For range, any decent brass is good. I don't reload yet, and may never, but can save brass for that other to sell.

Ammo is expensive to ship it seems. Found some decent prices for a 50 box of the JHP, about what a 20 box goes for here. $22, but $10-15 in shipping is a bit much.

Some places have range 223 for pretty cheap as well, but not much 300.

Where are you buying ammo? Especially carry stuff? I know bulk is the better way, but not wanting to do that right now
 
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I think that your ratio of range to carry is way off, I’m closer to 90% range. Assuming limited funds, and assuming that you already know that your carry gun cycles gold dots reliably, I’d buy just one or two boxes of carry and then buy just what you need for each range trip while saving for a case. If you can get to $200 you can save quite a bit and it really doesn’t take much room to store.
 
Bulk Ammo from
ammoman.com who always has free shipping or ammotogo.com or just use Ammo seek and see who's cheapest at the time. Minuteman Munitions usually posts so decent deals on social media from time to time.

If I need to buy SD or other higher quality ammo, SGA Ammo has been my go-to for awhile.
 
JimB said:
I think that your ratio of range to carry is way off, I’m closer to 90% range. Assuming limited funds, and assuming that you already know that your carry gun cycles gold dots reliably, I’d buy just one or two boxes of carry and then buy just what you need for each range trip while saving for a case. If you can get to $200 you can save quite a bit and it really doesn’t take much room to store.
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I do rotate my carry ammo, probably a little more than normal. Every range trip I shoot the magazine of carry ammo in the gun. The spares become the primary. With the 3 guns thats about 50 rounds a trip.

With that said, you are right it is probably a little skewed for the ratio. I could probably do 80/20 or so. So, that does make it a lot better. For the prices online, especially with what vp9c put above, thats cheaper than steel crap for the range.
vp9c said:
online is almost always cheaper if you wait for free shipping deals.
this place seems good for carry ammo

https://www.bonefroggunclub.com/collections/ammunition/9mm
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From their site: Available for purchase by LE and Qualified Customers

Which is stupid, because I do not need to be a LEO to buy good ammo. I am looking at the ammoseek link and there are a few good options there as well. For some of their options are good as well. I have used HST and that has worked well in my M&Ps before.
 
@vp9c Brownells has the NATO for $180 delivered with a free ammo can if you use the $20 off coupon and pad the order with a buck or so.
 
When I started gathering ammo I would pick up a box or two from Walmart every time I had to swing by. It wasn’t as cheap as online by any means, but it’s still not too outlandish. As far as SD ammo, I never buy it from brick and mortar (well, haven’t in a while) because you can usually only find the 20-25 round boxes whereas you can get the 50 round boxes online for just a tad more.

So if saving up $200 is completely out of the question (been there too), then just start with Walmart. $20-25 can get you:

100 shotgun shells
100 9mm
50-100 .45ACP
100 .223

So in just a month or so you can have a decent little nest egg.


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If you’re not buying in bulk, then Wal mart is hard to beat for range ammo. For carry ammo use bonefroggunclub as mentioned above. You’d be hard pressed to beat they prices on HST, which is IMO, some of the best carry ammo you can get.

A side note on the comment about needing to be LE to purchase that ammo form them; I don’t know why they have that on their site, but it doesn’t matter. Anyone can purchase and I buy all my HSTs from them.
 
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When I started gathering ammo I would pick up a box or two from Walmart every time I had to swing by. It wasn’t as cheap as online by any means, but it’s still not too outlandish. As far as SD ammo, I never buy it from brick and mortar (well, haven’t in a while) because you can usually only find the 20-25 round boxes whereas you can get the 50 round boxes online for just a tad more.

So if saving up $200 is completely out of the question (been there too), then just start with Walmart. $20-25 can get you:

100 shotgun shells
100 9mm
50-100 .45ACP
100 .223

So in just a month or so you can have a decent little nest egg.


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Having the money isn't a problem, it's not a money issue.

I just don't want to spend a ton at once, it's easier to bring in a few boxes at a time, and the last time I bought in bulk the apartment office yelled at me.

For a few boxes at a time, it looks like brick and mortar is the best way to do it, the Walmart and so on, at least for range ammo.

The carry ammo is harder, I remember buying it from Lawmens down in garner.

The comments about LE to buy, it was on the Gold Dots, I didn't look at the other JHPs.
 
Cheaper Than Dirt has been my go to for bulk for many years, never had any issues and it is well cheaper than dirt. Academy is local to me and has pretty decent pricing on carry and hunting stuff.
 
Cameronswmp9 said:
Having the money isn't a problem, it's not a money issue.

I just don't want to spend a ton at once, it's easier to bring in a few boxes at a time, and the last time I bought in bulk the apartment office yelled at me.

For a few boxes at a time, it looks like brick and mortar is the best way to do it, the Walmart and so on, at least for range ammo.

The carry ammo is harder, I remember buying it from Lawmens down in garner.

The comments about LE to buy, it was on the Gold Dots, I didn't look at the other JHPs.
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Aight, then ignore the buying in bulk part and just pick up a box or two from Walmart each time you drive by. Outdoor Limited is here in HP, so I’m sure you could go in on a bulk deal with me or Jeppo some time and we could help get it to you.


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Got my 9mm Gold Dot from PSA, it was a deal with free shipping, got five boxes last order.
Get on the email list, often they have shipping at no extra cost if you buy five boxes.
www.ammoman.com and www.natchezss.com. Natchez had promo recently free shipping or $5 shipping no sales taxes.
 
AmmoSeek.com has cost me almost as much money as Outdoorlimited.com.

They normally are high on the list.

Stupid high point ammo dealers...should be ashamed of themselves...


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Brownells, Midway & PSA are all players depending on free shipping offers.

And Academy does free shipping on orders over $25. Saves you time and gas over a trip to Walmart for small quantities.
 
dont discount buying from classified. I've found good deals on SD type pistol ammo in classifieds here and other places. As far as run of the mill rifle and pistol ammo, Academy in-store prices usually runs sales that compare favorably with online sources, esp on their house brand Monarch stuff. Usually it's Privi Partizan pistol ammo, and Barnaul and Privi rifle ammo. It's good stuff for the money, esp for 7.62x39 and revolver cartridges.

For 22LR, you're not going to beat Walmart's Federal 550 packs for less than $20. If you're gonna buy something each week, buy a brick of that. I have a feeling the run on 22LR is by no means over yet.
 
With the exception of the 1st year I began shooting and didn't know any better, I've always bought ammo by the case (500-1000rd). It's easily the most economical way to buy, you have more options, and shipping is still a bargain compared to any local place I've ever seen.

I too shoot GDHPs and try to keep 100rd on hand plus my loaded mags. The trick is to find the 50rd boxes as the 20rd boxes are stupidly $1/rd.

For rifle ammo, I've had great luck with steel cased (Wolf, Tula, Silver Bear). It functions 100% in all of my guns (11.5-16"), is plenty accurate out to 200yd, and tough to beat at around 20c/rd when bought by the 1k.

For .22lr, I stock up on Blazer, or sometimes Fed, when PSA does the 4-5 boxes for $100 w/ free shipping.
 
sixtysevensg said:
I've looked at their bulk ammo, but I'm a little hesitant. I take it you have had good experiences?
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MANY!!!!! Thousands. Never a problem. As to PSA, ya'll can get it cheaper than us. No shipping AND no sales tax.
 
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From their site: Available for purchase by LE and Qualified Customers

Which is stupid, because I do not need to be a LEO to buy good ammo. I am looking at the ammoseek link and there are a few good options there as well. For some of their options are good as well. I have used HST and that has worked well in my M&Ps before.
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As a current data point, I placed my first ever order with them yesterday, for 300rds of 147gr HST 9mm. The item description included:

**Per manufacturer requirements, this product (50 round boxes of P9HST2) is available for purchase by LE and Qualified Customers Only

I just got my shipping notice. Order wasn't questioned at all. I'm not any type of LE, so I must be "qualified". :D
 
Outdoor limited with local pickup ir if they dont have what I go with Target sports usa, midway, and brownells. But usually only if outdoor limited doesn't have what i want. Lucky gunner as well. They often have the best selection. I also like to support them because they seem to be a favorite for lawsuits recently.
 
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Yeah, Wally is about as good as it gets for range ammo a box or two at a time. It can be hit or miss. I just swing by the sporting goods when I have to be there. Watch the sale ads for Academy and Gander Outdoor. Academy has an OK inventory system, so you know whats in the store most of the time. Plus ships free over $25 if you want to wait. Paying shipping is for chumps. J/K LOL, I just usually look at price per round after all the BS at checkout. Right now I am in the mode of just replacing what I shoot, so Wally and Academy have been getting most of my business.

I live far enough away from High Point that Outdoor Limited is a wash as far as pick up or ship.

Bulk is best. TS USA is dependable as well as the others mentioned here. Except CTD. I've rarely found them to be cheaper than anything, unless they have some secret shipping codes or something I'm missing.
 
I'm surprised no one mentioned SGAmmo. They sell single boxes to pallet loads. What I like is their shipping is stated right there before you add something to the cart. Example:
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Weightwise, that's 33 pounds of ammo. I have gotten other stuff for $12 or $16 per lot
 
Curmudgeon said:
I'm surprised no one mentioned SGAmmo. They sell single boxes to pallet loads. What I like is their shipping is stated right there before you add something to the cart.
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Yep...never had an issue when ordering from them.
 
If I'm not mistaken, somebody recently offered cases of .45 ball at $250 delivered.
 
the-armory.com usually has good deals, currently 2k wolf gold ,223 with shipping (27527) for $530.00 usually arrives under a week
 
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